Bible Commentary

And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth. 23. with great pomp ] The children follow in the steps of their father, who formerly had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:23”

Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. Tomorrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. 22. I would also hear the man myself] Rev. Ver. “I also could wish [ marg. was wishing] to hear, &c.” The marginal rendering here given is the most literal and appears to bring out the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:22”

But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar. 21. to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus] Rev. Ver. “to be kept for the decision of the Emperor.” The verb is that which occurs Act 24:23 where … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:21”

And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked [him] whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters. 20. And because I doubted of such manner of questions] Rev. Ver., with ancient authorities, gives “And I, being perplexed how to inquire concerning these things.” The whole subject was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:20”

But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. 19. of their own superstition [ R. V. religion]. The noun used here is cognate to the adjective employed by St Paul in speaking to the Athenians (Act 17:22). It is a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:19”

Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed: 18. of such things as I supposed ] Following the authority of some ancient MSS. the Rev. Ver. gives “of such evil things as, &c.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges None accusation … – No … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:18”

Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth. 17. when they were come hither ] The Greek is (as Rev. Ver.) “come together here.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Therefore when they were come … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:17”

To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have license to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him. 16. to deliver any man to die ] The best MSS. omit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:16”

About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed [me,] desiring [to have] judgment against him. 15. the chief priests ] See note on Act 25:2. desiring to have judgment against him ] The older MSS. give a stronger word for “judgment” than the Text. Recept. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:15”

And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: 14. And when they had been there many days] Rev. Ver. “And as they tarried there many days;” a rendering which may be taken to mean that the length … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 25:14”